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keep one's eye on the ballTo maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.Rate it:

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keep one's eye on the ballMy ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.Rate it:

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keep somebody in stitchesTo keep somebody laughing hard or amused.Rate it:

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keep somebody postedTo inform or to keep somebody up to date.Rate it:

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keep your eye on the ballRemain Focused, Determined, AlertRate it:

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kill the messengerTo blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable a problem because he/she brought attention to it.Rate it:

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knock somebody's socks offTo impress greatly; amaze; stun.Rate it:

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know what side of the bread your butter's onTo know who has the upper hand/power in a situation before you take on someone who can make your situation worseRate it:

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l'œil du maître engraisse le chevalMatters prosper under the master’s eye.Rate it:

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leave somebody high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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leave somebody holding the bagTo abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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leave somebody in the lurchTo abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.Rate it:

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leave someone high and dryTo abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment.Rate it:

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leave someone holding the bagTo abandon somebody, leaving them holding the responsibility or blame.Rate it:

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leave someone holding the bagTo remove the value from an article or arrangement and leave somebody holding the empty (or valueless) container.Rate it:

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Leave Someone Holding the BagTo fully accuse someone for something when the accusation is equally shared and applied to somebody else as wellRate it:

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leave someone in the lurchTo abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.Rate it:

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let downTo disappoint; to betray or fail somebody.Rate it:

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let somebody downTo fail somebody; to disappoint or to fail to uphold a commitment.Rate it:

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let somebody in onTo disclose; to tell somebody a secret or share privileged information.Rate it:

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let someone in onTo disclose information to someone; to tell somebody a secret or share privileged information.Rate it:

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let's not and say we didIndicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action and does not wish to participate; often said as a joke--sometimes as an expression that the speaker doesn't want to do the proposed action or to indicate that they are happy doing what they are doing and don't want to change that by doing the proposed actionRate it:

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life's molecular danceThe phrase "life's molecular dance" refers to the dynamic and coordinated interactions between molecules within living organisms. It signifies the intricate and harmonious movements of various biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites, as they carry out essential functions in cellular processes. This metaphor highlights the complexity and beauty of these molecular interactions, which are crucial for sustaining life and maintaining the delicate balance within biological systems.Rate it:

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like one's life depended on itdesperatelyRate it:

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little engine that could (the)a reference to a children's story about an engine that tried even when he didn't think he could succeedRate it:

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magic eyeUsed other than as an idiom: see magic, eye.Rate it:

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magic eyeAn autostereogram.Rate it:

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mama's boyA male person, especially a young man or boy, who is overly attached to or influenced by his mother; a sissy; alternate spelling: Momma's boyRate it:

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meet upTo meet somebody, by arrangement.Rate it:

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mel ac deliciae alicuius (Fam. 8. 8. 1)somebody's darling.Rate it:

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mercy bucketEye dialect spelling of merci beaucoup.Rate it:

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mind one's ps and qsTo be very careful to behave correctly; an alternate spelling of mind one's p's and q's; same as mind your mannersRate it:

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mom and apple pieWholesomeness and traditional values.Rate it:

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mom and apple pieSomething that cannot be questioned because it appeals to universally-held beliefs or values.Rate it:

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mop the floor with somebodyTo trounce or defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner.Rate it:

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more than meets the eyeMore than is apparent or readily noticeable.Rate it:

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More than Meets the EyeSome hidden values which are not apparentRate it:

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mr. potato headA popular, commercially available, children's game featuring a plastic potato onto which a variety of features can be added for amusing results.Rate it:

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my eyeCheech and Chong.Rate it:

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my eyeExpression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.Rate it:

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narmeanEye dialect spelling of do you know what I mean.Rate it:

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ne'er do wellsomeone who isn't going anywhere in lifeRate it:

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news to methis is the first time I have heard that; something said after someone just told you something you didn't know before; often said like this: "That's news to me", "It's news to me" or for short, "News to me"Rate it:

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no time like the presentA shortened form of there's no time like the present; Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.Rate it:

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no wuckin' furriesEye dialect spelling of no wucking furries.Rate it:

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no-showAn absence; somebody who doesn't show up or a failure to show up.Rate it:

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nome saneEye dialect spelling of know what I'm saying.Rate it:

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none of your bee's waxAlternative form of none of your beeswax.Rate it:

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not in a pig's eyeA chiding expression, relative to an odd-ball idea or suggestion. Deemed irrelevant, awkward, foreign, inappropriate.Rate it:

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not worth a hill of beanssomething is of no value; worthless; also said like this:didn't amount to a hill of beansRate it:

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